Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A culture and experience I will never forget. Past Review

By (German, Business, Presbyterian College) - abroad from 03/18/2013 to 08/05/2013 with

University of Bamberg: Bamberg - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gain better speaking skills and new perspective of business skills in Europe. It was worthwhile

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Have to take time to figure out the school's website to sign up for classes

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

You are required to have health insurance and it was no problem

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50 dollars a week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget so that later you can go on weekend trips where you will spend more than 50 dollars

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? German 302
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Practice every opportunity you get.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Freedom of course selection
  • Class once a week
  • Opportunities to travel
* What could be improved?
  • The schools class registration program
  • Accurate class offerings
  • More course offerings for international students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To practice your German a lot and you will be more prepared

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!